The Steering Wheel is on the Wrong Side!

Monday, June 16th, 2008

Our SuziAfter a long, hard search we are proud to announce that we bought a car this morning!

Introducing the fourth and final member of the Sandbox Savants’ team, our 1988 SUZUKI SJ413 V JX SAMURAI. This little metal box will be our home for the duration of or journey and carry us Savants to the finish-line in Kribi, Cameroon (or until we can’t move it).

This was a very exciting day because not only do we finally have the vehicle, but we bought it purely with your donations! You all made this possible and it is truly amazing to feel your support it such a real way.

Most importantly, once the car makes it to Cameroon it will be sold with the help of the Adventurists and the proceeds will go to Send A Cow! Additionally, because the car’s engine is 1.3 litres, instead of 1.0 litre regulation size, per the rally rules we are being penalized and must raise additional money for charity (about $200 per point litre over). We almost have enough to cover the “cost” of the extra engine size. If you want to put us over the top, go to our Donate page and give a little!

Thank You!

Please visit the vehicle page to read more about our little Suzi (actual name and gender to be determined when we meet).

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